the high jump
noun
: an athletic event in which people compete by trying to jump over a bar high above the ground
He won the gold medal in the high jump.
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Rachel Glenn, a Razorback junior and NCAA champion indoors this year, will compete for the U.S. in the high jump.
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Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2024
Ethan Ruffin, Calvert Hall, senior Ruffin was one of only three athletes in Maryland to clear 6-8 in the high jump, accomplishing the feat at the MIAA A Conference championships.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024
Photo: Getty Images Sverre Helgesen of Norway, competing in the high jump.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 22 June 2024
Competing in the long jump and high jump simultaneously was no problem for Birmingham senior Deshawn Banks, who cleared both of his heights on the first try to lead all qualifiers in the high jump at 6-6.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
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Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2024
Ethan Ruffin, Calvert Hall, senior Ruffin was one of only three athletes in Maryland to clear 6-8 in the high jump, accomplishing the feat at the MIAA A Conference championships.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024
Photo: Getty Images Sverre Helgesen of Norway, competing in the high jump.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 22 June 2024
Competing in the long jump and high jump simultaneously was no problem for Birmingham senior Deshawn Banks, who cleared both of his heights on the first try to lead all qualifiers in the high jump at 6-6.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
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